Data shows that patients may not readily state their concerns in their medical visits (Roter et al., 1997; Korsch, Gozzi & Francis, 1968) and usually refrain from engaging in information-seeking (Beisdecker & Beisdecker, 1990). Minority patients are even less likely than their white counterparts to have a collaborative relationship with providers (Cooper-Patrick et al., 1999). This is a problematic situation particularly for minority patients, such as Latinos, who cherish maintaining a warm personal connection with their providers (American Medical Association, 1994) and may worry that bringing up questions or asking for explanations might jeopardize the relationship.